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HHP 89L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,417 mi
Last recorded39,417 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 89L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,417 miles

n/s/f chassis has light corrosion

n/s/r inner arch

o/s/r inner arch

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,907 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,187 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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HHP 89L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHP 89L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HHP 89L?

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What year was HHP 89L registered?

HHP 89L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is HHP 89L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHP 89L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHP 89L have outstanding finance?

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